Welcome to this listing for a truly prestigious piece of model engineering. This is the Club Jouef (Rivarossi) HO Scale 231E Nord 3.1192, a stunning Limited Edition representation of the legendary French “Pacific” steam locomotive in its iconic NORD brown livery. This model is a centerpiece for any serious European HO scale collection, capturing the intricate detail and mechanical elegance of the Chapelon-designed masterpiece. ? Model Ref: Club Jouef / Rivarossi Limited Edition. ? Limited Edition No: 720 (Verified on Certificate of Authenticity). ? Loco Type: 231E Nord “Pacific” (3.1192). ? Prestige Detail: Includes a hand-signed COA by President Jean-Pierre Coron. ? Display Accessories: Complete with original Perspex display tube, wooden end caps, and custom curved-bottom display track. CONDITION REPORT: EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITION / BOXED. This locomotive has been exceptionally well-preserved and is presented in the following condition. The Locomotive: The train is in Excellent cosmetic condition. The finish is superb, with crisp numbering and fine lining throughout. All external piping, smoke deflectors, and the complex mechanical detail appear fully intact. Display Set: The Perspex display tube is clear and comes with its original wooden end caps. The specialized display track (designed with a curved base to sit perfectly within the tube) is also included and in great shape. Documentation: Includes the official Certificate of Authenticity No. 720, which has been personally hand-signed by Jean-Pierre Coron. The Box: Comes in its original Club Jouef packaging. The box is in very good condition with light shelf wear consistent with its age and rarity. The internal protection is present. Operation: Please note that the motor is untested. As this has been a prized display piece, I have not verified its current running state. I understand the high value and fragility of this Limited Edition model and take extreme care with packaging. Please examine the high-resolution photos provided. These are of the actual locomotive you will receive. Full Side Profile: Highlighting the beautiful NORD livery and the length of the Pacific boiler. Display Accessories: Photos of the Perspex tube, wooden caps, and display track. Authentication: A clear shot of the hand-signed COA showing Limited Edition No. Packaging: Photos of the Limited Edition box and internal housing. If you have any questions about this rare French locomotive, please send me a message and I’ll be happy to help!
